We're ready to talk : PM Abhisit

Speaking from London, Abhisit said that he expected the move would help the country move on and return to the right tracks.

The premier was in London to attend G-20 Summit.

His statement came as Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Theugsubhan on Wednesday extended an olive branch to Thaksin, saying he was ready to talk.

Pongthep Thepkanchana, a personal spokesman of Thaksin, said Friday morning that the former prime minister was willing to hold a talk with Suthep.

Pongthep told TNN News Station on UBC that Thaksin was willing to do anything for the sake of the national interests.

Abhisit said Friday that however the move would base mainly on the national interest.

The premier gave the telephone interview before leaving for Bangkok on Friday morning (Bangkok time). He is scheduled to arrive at about 4pm.

The political tension in Thailand has increased as the anti-government protesters who denied access to the Government House since last week vowed to organise a mass rally on April 8.